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In less than a century, life expectancy has increased by an average of 30 years. Science and technology have made it possible for individuals to live longer than ever before. Throw in improvements in education, …

It’s all in the news these days—Boomers are nearing retirement but their money and retirement funds are way behind. The internet is a blessing and a curse, as is the inundation of cable television shows and …

In a recent article published in the Stanford Business News, Reporter Shana Lynch reveals recent findings from the Stanford Center regarding the retirement crisis and its juxtaposition to America’s culture that is causing it.

There’s no such thing as a risk-free investment. But once you have entered retirement, you are officially on a fixed-income with the very likely probability that you will not be making any more money …

When it comes to your plans for retirement, what usually comes to mind? Buying an RV and traveling across North America? Taking long trips to visit family and the grandkids? Sailing across the crystal …

As the disputes over Social Security cuts rise, uncertainty in the economy continues, and Americans edge closer to the retirement age, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the sole responsibility of retirement planning falls …

In order to incentivize and encourage Americans to save and invest for retirement, the government offers a wide variety of tax breaks to investors. Many Americans depend on these tax breaks to help them …

What are your dreams for retirement? Do you hope to travel the world and enjoy experiencing new cultures? Spend your weekdays on the golf course or playing tennis? Will you prioritize spending time with your …

Retirement planning is a complex subject, and there are a whole lot of details that must be considered. This is particularly true in a financial environment like ours – as economic uncertainty creates market volatility, …

Planning for retirement is challenging, to say the least. One must navigate economic uncertainty, inflation, changing tax rates, stock market volatility, our unstable social security system, and that’s just the beginning. That’s why it is …

Looking back on life, every one of us can identify several milestones that represented significant accomplishments and/or memorable moments. From taking our first steps as a child to graduating from college to getting married and …

Retirement planning is a challenge for individuals of all ages – but as one ages, the challenges that he/she face change dramatically. As the decades pass, changing circumstances often require changing retirement strategies. As an …

If you have been reading our blog entries lately, you’re aware that there is a retirement crisis facing millions of Americans. Simply put, many people have not saved enough money to support their desired lifestyle …

There is a retirement crisis in America. Some would argue that it started with the stock market crash of 2007 and the subsequent recession—millions of Americans saw their investment portfolios wiped out, and countless retirees …

For many Americans, retirement was once an assumption. It was the natural, normal progression of life: Work hard in school, start a career, save and invest wisely, and retire at age 65 or thereabouts. Retirement …

Lately we have been focusing on the positive economic momentum that has seemed to develop over the last several months. But recently, there have been signs that this momentum may have been short-lived. From declining …

It has been a very difficult 6 years for the economy. The recession of 2007-2008 and the subsequent financial meltdown led to political gridlock, skyrocketing unemployment, and the devastation of countless retirement portfolios. But now, …

The President gave his State of the Union address recently—and from an economic standpoint, it’s hardly newsworthy to point out that there is a lot of work still to be done. However, despite significant challenges, …

It’s certainly been a tumultuous couple of years for the economy. Between the financial crash of 2007-2008, the recession, continued volatility, a crash in real estate value, and the current government debt crisis, economists have …

For many years, the “American Dream” was relatively simple: attend college, find a job in your industry of choice, work for that company for decades, invest in the stock market, and retire once you’d earned …

You’ve probably heard that the Federal Reserve just announced significant new efforts to stimulate our sluggish economy this month. Today, we’re going to take a look at the impact these actions may have on your …

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